Veterans Outreach of Pennsylvania, city and state officials ceremonially broke ground on “Veterans Grove.”
Have you read our June issue of the magazine yet? If not, what are you waiting for? Snag it at one of our distribution locations or view it online. But first, catch up on our news coverage from the week, below.
TheBurg learned this week that we won 24 Keystone Media awards, a peer-reviewed contest sponsored by the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association Foundation, our online story reported. This included the prestigious “Sweepstakes” award for the best performance statewide in our category.
Elementary Coffee Co. partnered with the Harrisburg Asian American Pacific Islander (HAAPI) group to release “HAAPI Mornings,” a Vietnamese-inspired coffee, our online story reported. Elementary introduced the coffee in May, in celebration of AAPI Heritage Month, and will offer it through June.
Gamut Theatre’s Free Shakespeare in the Park recently kicked off and the theater company delivered an exciting show, our reviewer said. The show, a bloody take on royal history, takes place at Reservoir Park through June 17.
Harrisburg City Council discussed the use of its federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds and set a date to vote on the use of the money, our reporting found. Council President Danielle Bowers also responded to Mayor Wanda Williams, who called out council for not yet having voted on the proposal.
Harrisburg crews worked to clean up fallen trees and debris after a destructive storm tore through the city last weekend, our online story reported. According to Harrisburg Fire Chief Brian Enterline, the wind and hail storm hit neighborhoods like Uptown and Midtown the hardest.
The Harrisburg School District proposed a 2023-24 budget of $219.8 million, including a 3.25% property tax hike, our online story reported. According to officials, the district hopes to use the increased tax dollars to support the future of its vacant William Penn High School.
The Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra announced its “Summer Series,” five free performances over the July 4 weekend, our online story reported. The shows will take place at outdoor locations in Dauphin, Cumberland, Perry and Lebanon counties.
The Jewish Film Festival will take place over four days in Harrisburg and feature six movies, mostly all produced in Israel. In our magazine story, find out what to expect and why the festival is so important to the community.
June is full of opportunities to see great live music in the Harrisburg area. Find out what artists and bands are headed to the area, here.
Mayor Wanda Williams held a press conference this week to urge Harrisburg City Council to vote on the administration’s proposed use of the bulk of its federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, our online story reported. Williams said that she presented her proposal to council a year ago and is concerned that the city is running out of time to spend the money.
Messiah Lutheran Church in Harrisburg will launch a series of organ recitals to raise funds to restore its 1918 Moller pipe organ, our magazine story reported. Besides garnering money for the organ restoration, the church wants to open their doors and show people the grandeur of the building.
Our publisher has a few Harrisburg-related pet peeves to share, in his June column. Find out what bothers him and see if you agree, here.
Sara Bozich has a long list of ways to spend your weekend in Harrisburg. Click here to find out what’s going on in and around the city.
Summer events will soon kick off in Harrisburg and the city has quite the lineup of activities for adults and kids. In our online story, find out about what’s happening, from silent discos to swimming to live music.
Veterans Outreach of Pennsylvania ceremonially broke ground on its tiny home village for homeless veterans in Harrisburg, our reporting found. The organization will construct 15 tiny homes at 1105 S. Front St., along the riverfront past the PennDOT building.
Wellness boutique C.R. Blooms cut the ribbon on its new location at the Shops on 3rd, along the first block of N. 3rd Street in Harrisburg, our online story reported. The boutique will offer facial treatments and wellness products, including teas, silk robes, cleansers, facial masks and more.
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